The World Wasn’t Meant to Be Like This

Please take a moment to observe the world around us. Suffering, injustice, and heartache dominate headlines and daily life. From wars and poverty to personal loss and illness, the brokenness is undeniable. Deep down, many sense a troubling truth—this isn’t how life was meant to be. We yearn for peace, security, and justice, yet these hopes often feel painfully distant.

Governments often promise progress, justice, and prosperity, yet history reveals a trail of broken pledges. From healthcare to housing, systems falter—leaving vulnerable people forgotten, waiting, unheard, and increasingly disillusioned with leadership!

Jehovah lovingly designed us with a deep spiritual need—a longing to know him, worship him, and walk closely with him. When we respond to that need, our lives gain true meaning and lasting joy.

Jehovah created people with a spiritual need—a heartfelt desire to connect with him and worship him—yet many ignore this and do things their way: in most cases, to their own detriment.

“Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need, since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them” (Matthew 5:3).

This longing isn’t a flaw; it’s a gift. It draws us toward a relationship with our Creator, who wants us “…to walk in all his ways, to love him, and to serve him with all [our] heart and with all [our] soul” (Deuteronomy 10:12).

Jehovah doesn’t ask for perfection—he invites friendship. “Jehovah confides in those who fear him; he reveals to them his covenant” (Psalm 25:14). When we respond to his invitation, even in the midst of trials, we find peace and purpose. Worshipping Jehovah isn’t just a duty—it’s the key to a meaningful life. It helps us rise above temporary struggles and see the bigger picture: that we are loved, guided, and part of something eternal.

This spiritual connection brings real happiness. Not the fleeting kind that depends on circumstances, but the deep contentment that comes from knowing we’re walking with Jehovah. Even when life is hard, we’re never alone. Our worship gives us direction, dignity, and hope.

Human rebellion against God’s guidance introduced this fractured state, affecting every aspect of life. The creation itself is described as being in a state of bondage, groaning for release.

What God Will Do About It

Many people feel abandoned, wondering if God sees the mess we are in. The Bible assures us that He does see it, and He has a specific plan to intervene. God’s patience should not be mistaken for indifference. He is allowing time for more people to come to a knowledge of the truth before he acts. His purpose is to restore the earth to the paradise he originally intended. He promises a complete end to the current system of things.

‘But the day of Jehovah will come as a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar, but the elements will be dissolved in the intense heat, and the earth and the works in it will be exposed.’ — 2 Peter 3:10

This is not a cause for fear for those who trust in God’s justice. It is a prelude to a grand restoration. God will not merely reform the world; he will replace its ruling powers and remove all those who cause suffering and practice wickedness. The promise is a new world, a physical earthly paradise under a heavenly government.

‘And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.’ — Revelation 21:4

This is God’s guaranteed solution. He will eradicate the causes of suffering and fulfil his original purpose for the earth and for people. By learning about his Kingdom and putting our faith in his promises, we can have a sure hope for a future where the world is finally as it was always meant to be.